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Denver, United States
Half Day Rocky Mountain Escape
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Half Day Rocky Mountain Escape
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Mount Evans Scenic Byway
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Overview

Get out into the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains without the hassle of renting a car on this half-day afternoon tour. Meet your guide and small group in downtown Denver, then climb into a comfortable tour vehicle for the scenic ride into the nearby Rockies. You'll explore places with your guide that you might not otherwise find on your own.
  • Quick getaway to the Rocky Mountains in just an afternoon
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off in downtown Denver
  • Small group tour ensures personalized attention
  • Easy hike suitable for people of all abilities

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Water Refill - please bring reusable bottle
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1701 Wynkoop St , 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
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We meet at the large American flagpole located at the corner of 17th St and Wynkoop St

This activity will end right where it started.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Minimum age is 8 years old - no children under 8 unless it has been authorized by tour operator.
  • COVID-19 Prepared: Reduced number of guests. Masks Provided. Routine Sanitizing. Call for more details.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Aspire Tours LLC
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
Where do we meet for the Afternoon Rocky Mountain Escape?
A:We meet in front of Denver’s Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop Street, by the large American flag pole by the curb side.
Mar 2021
Q:
Is there parking available for the Afternoon Rocky Mountain Escape?
A:There are several parking garages in the area, 1899 Wynkoop St. Garage is one of them. The Crawford Hotel, which is at Union Station has valet parking available ($25).
Mar 2021
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What should I wear on the Afternoon Rocky Mountain Escape?
A:Dress in layers, as it gets cold in the mountains, however, after a hike you might want to shed layers. Light hiking shoes or sneakers with good tread, windbreakers, rain jackets, and hats are recommended.
Mar 2021
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What should I bring with me on the Afternoon Rocky Mountain Escape?
A:Bring a reusable water bottle for each person. We have refills in the car. Also bring your required medications, sunscreen/lip balm, your camera, and any additional snacks you may want.
Mar 2021
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How strenuous is the Afternoon Rocky Mountain Escape?
A:We consider this an "active sightseeing tour" with light walking/hiking so that most guests can have a great time. We like to accommodate everyone by giving people the opportunity to walk around or sit down on a bench and enjoy nature.
Mar 2021
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What is the highest elevation we will hike to on the Afternoon Rocky Mountain Escape?
A:We will go up to 13,000 feet for our Rocky Mountain Escape Tour in the summer, weather permitting.
Mar 2021
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What type of transportation is used for the Afternoon Rocky Mountain Escape?
A:All our tours are run in 14 passenger upscale vehicles.
Mar 2021
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What if there is bad weather on the date of my Afternoon Rocky Mountain Escape?
A:We only cancel in cases of extremely bad weather or unsafe conditions. This happens very rarely. When it does, we will notify you to reschedule or receive a refund.
Mar 2021

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  • "The views are breathtaking and the hike is definitely suitable for any age and fitness type just in case that might be a concern." See review
  • "It was a half-day Escape so unfortunately a little too short, but enjoyable all the same." See review

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star-5
Perfect afternoon
Fara_A
, Oct 2021
Our guide was very informative. It was perfect weather and such a beautiful trip. Jed was an excellent driver and the stop at Idaho Springs was great. We bought bakery items from Edelweiss. 😀
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DON'T GO - RUN AWAY FROM THIS TOUR.
Russell_J
, Oct 2021
Exiting the van for the last time and away from the tour. 4.5 hours on a van and less than 40 minutes outside of it to view the scenic Rockies etc. Very little effort on this tour to allow for adjusting to elevation due to quick (very quick) stops and rushing back to the van for another lengthy drive. You can't really call this a tour so much as a captive audience in a van for a horribly long day.
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star-5
Great afternoon. In mountains after a late wedding night!
Margaret_D
, Oct 2021
Dillon was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about history and environment! He gave us time to walk a bit and had hand sanitizer on board.
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Not happy
Avon_Z
, Oct 2021
I believe this was a rip off for what I paid, and we literally only stopped less than 20 minutes at each place
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Hello Avonlea, We are sorry you feel frustrated about the tour. You experienced the first snow fall of the year. No one in the group was really prepared for that and did not wear the proper gear to spend a lot of time outside the van, including you. We do run tours year around and in the colder months there is a chance of low visibility, and snow. The mountains are dynamic environment. It makes our winter tours more unpredictable and adventurous. We hope you give us another chance and take a tour with us in a warmer month. We'll take care of you.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
not as natural as I hoped but great tour guide.
Denise_B
, Oct 2021
I think it's impossible to touch the Rockies from Denver in a half day, so just know that you won't get much quality time with this particular tour. Shea, our host, was incredible, however! She was bright in spirit, knowledgeable, and responsive. However, the structure of the tour is not about natural beauty. The red rock ampitheater is a popular spot, but I would not describe Evergreen or Buffalo Bill's burial spot as 'natural' sites. We only had 15 minutes in Evergreen, and about 30 at the burial site, no time to get onto any sort of trail at all. I would emphasize that in your description of this trip- it's more for shopping and man-made sites than nature.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Hi Denise, Thank you for your feedback. We wish we could have shown you more of the Rocky Mountains. The tour you are reviewing is not the actual tour you were on. You agreed to be rebooked into the Denver Foothills Explorer Tour because the Rocky Mountain Escape did not meet the minimum requirement of passengers that morning. We generally are very transparent about the differences in tours. Please feel free to call us to discuss your experience in more detail. Thank you for booking with us.
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Only 25% of time outside of van
Beth_M
, Oct 2021
All stops were to spend money in gift shops. 1 hour between 3 places and 3 hours in the van. Can’t recommend
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Thank you for giving us your feedback! The change in weather here in Colorado has led to our guides needing to make some adjustments to the itinerary to accommodate guests and the cold. We apologize that this itinerary didn't meet your expectations and we would love to have you on another tour in the future where we can get you more outside. Feel free to call us at 720-583-0654 if you would like to discuss further.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Good
Enrique_P
, Oct 2021
Good experience. Excellent guide. Took us to really wonderful spots and gave us some amazing trivia.
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star-5
Beautiful Trip into the Rockies.
Michael_H
, Oct 2021
We had a great half day trip. After leaving Denver we had a great drive through Clear Creek Canyon, with a quick stop to walk along a section of the P2P trails. Then up 10K+ feet to Echo Lake on Mt Evans. Final stop was in Idaho Springs for a very good Micro Brew. Our guide, Phillip from Philly, was knowledgeable and answered any questions. We had the bonus of visiting at peak fall foliage of the aspen trees, which were stunning.
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star-5
Wonderful experience in nature
Persephone_M
, Oct 2021
This was a great way to check out the Rockies on our trip to Denver. Our guide Josh was super informative & took great pride in making it a great day.
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star-5
Shay buttah!
Whitney_C
, Sep 2021
Shay gave us an excellent tour! She was very knowledgeable about the area & a great driver! 5 stars! Definitely recommend!
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1 traveler found this review helpful

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